International Football · Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Zinedine Zidane Set to Lead France in 2026
The French legend could succeed Didier Deschamps as head of the national team for the World Cup.
By Editorial team
Zinedine Zidane is preparing to take the reins of the French national team following Didier Deschamps' departure. The official announcement of the new manager should come in the coming weeks. The tricolour legend would inherit an ambitious squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Zidane, drawing on his experience at Real Madrid, takes on major responsibility to reclaim the world title.